accomplice

[uh-kom-plis]

noun

1. a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing, often as a subordinate.

accomplice

/ əˈkʌm-, əˈkɒmplɪs /

noun

1. a person who helps another in committing a crime

Word History and Origins

Origin of accomplice¹

First recorded in 1475–85; a(c) of uncertain origin + late Middle English complice, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin complici- (stem of complex ) “partner”; complex

Word History and Origins

Origin of accomplice¹

C15: from a complice, interpreted as one word. See _complice

Example Sentences

The release on Tuesday followed last month's publication of the US Department of Justice interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was an accomplice of Epstein.

From BBC

Survivor Lisa Phillips announced that the group of survivors were planning on creating their “own list” of Epstein perpetrators and accomplices.

From Salon

“Potential witnesses, suspects, or accomplices could be on the other side of the world.”

From Salon

Fofana was later sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 22 years, while other accomplices implicated in the crime received lesser sentences.

From BBC

“We call them an accomplice to these raids, because there is no other location that’s been hit as much as they have,” Gochez said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aide 
• associate 
• co-conspirator 
• collaborator 
• conspirator